After the defeat against Lazio (2-1), FC Porto's players were naturally devastated at losing again in the Europa League, which is now in its fourth round. Eustaquio admitted his sadness at the defeat, despite having scored the Porto goal, while Fábio Vieira is already aiming for Sunday's Clásico, against Benfica.
See Eustaquio's statements:
Game analysis: “We failed in key moments, at the end of the first and second half. Both goals from crosses, it's a very sad feeling. From my perspective, we deserved to score and even win because I think we played a great game. The truth is that we failed in key moments and that's why we leave here with the defeat.”
Wasted opportunities: “We had chances, we could have scored before them. They scored from a dead ball. After the break we were motivated to get back into the game, we pressed and got the equalizer. In the end, unfortunately they scored again. Congratulations to them, but I think we were better “.
Qualification hypotheses: “We have chances because I know our team and the experience we have in Europe, there are 12 points and we are perfectly capable of getting them.”
Four points in the fourth round: “There are still many games left, we have to win them, but maximum confidence for what is to come. Lazio were in first place, but we came here and played an excellent game, in a difficult stadium. It's a sad feeling to lose this game , we needed this game, to score. We couldn't, but we're going with all our strength for Sunday's game, which is very important”.
Sunday classic with Benfica: “Maximum confidence, we will recover to be at maximum strength. Under pressure? No, we will play our game.”
See Fábio Vieira’s statements:
Game analysis: “It was a game in which we didn't expect this outcome, we worked well to demonstrate what Fc Porto is, our football, which has been very good. We started well, with a lot of ball, trying to go after the opponent, who has a lot of quality and was playing at home. It was divided and a ball almost at the last second…”.
Form moment: “I feel better and better, it was a complicated phase for me, I had some injuries. Now I'm coming back and little by little returning to my football, which I truly am. And I'm one more person to help this club. I'm going to do my best and let's continue in the fight for classification”.
Classic with Benfica: “Now is the moment when we are frustrated by this game. We had a slightly questionable move, but I leave it to the refereeing team to analyze. Then the game changed. Now it's time to rest and start thinking about Benfica. It's always a It's a great game in Portugal, it attracts a lot of people, it's a great game in our football. It's going to be a great spectacle and we're going to do our best to get the three points and go smoothly to the team parade.”
